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Sep
27
Sep
27
Capital One Arena
Watch an extremely icy action on ice this 27th day of September LIVE at the Capital One Arena! The NHL Preseason brings you the Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets game, one of the most exciting matchups from its 106-bout slate, on a chilly Friday evening this fall.
Beauts will fly, maybe a few fists, too. Following the historic 2024 Finals, teams are gearing up hungrier than ever. Experience a sport defined by its no-holds-barred plays, brimming with highlight-reel goals and heart-stopping saves. The Capitals, led by 3x World Champion Alex Ovechkin, will focus on developing chemistry between their newly drafted players, featuring Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jakob Chychrun. Meanwhile, top-scoring D-man Zach Werenski will front the Blue Jackets, seeking a path back to Stanley Cup contention in honor of the late Gaudreau brothers.
Which fresh prospects will shine? What new schemes will arise? Book your seats soon for the thrilling prologue to the NHL’s 2024-25 regular season!
The NHL has announced its 2024-25 preseason, and we have some exciting matchups locked in! In just over two weeks, teams will skate across 40 sites from North America to Europe, including a historic arena opening in Munich, to dish out 106 games of all-out action in the rink. You don’t have to stray away from home to experience the adrenaline, though, because DC’s Capital One Arena has a thriller building up. LIVE this Friday, September 27, witness the heart-pounding battle of the Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets!
Eyes on the biscuit. The NHL presents the most exhilarating ice hockey on earth, played by generational athletes bidding for a shot at the Stanley Cup. It’s only the preseason, but the fire’s already reignited into a roaring blaze. The upcoming game will feature highlight goals and physics-defying pucks bounding off plays you’ve never seen before, with a chance of hat tricks around the corner. As the Capitals and Blue Jackets trade blows, trying out new team tactics and exploits, audiences will glimpse phenomenal possibilities going into the league’s next season. It will also be the time for fresh prospects to make their case for the roster. Tune in on Friday and see what they have to offer!
The Capitals enter their six-game preseason with high hopes led by team captain “the Great Eight,” Alex Ovechkin. While his window to break the legendary Gretzy’s all-time goal record is within spitting distance, the 3x World Champion will prioritize finding the right fit between new teammates, which include defenseman Jakob Chychrun and forward Pierre-Luc Dubois.
As for the Blue Jackets, they face eight games on a somber note following the tragic passing of superstar player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. The team will emblazon a blue and gray trim “GAUDREAU” sticker on their helmets as tribute, rallying themselves back into championship-aspirant shape with top-scoring blueliner Zach Werenski at the center.
Get your NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets tickets today! The game starts at 7 PM sharp this Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Capital One Arena. Grab your friends, wear something toasty, and get drunk on the show-stopping action, elevated by our venue’s friendly staff, breathtaking atmosphere, and VIP-class amenities.
Capital One Arena, Washington, District Of Columbia, 20004, US